Originally due to apply from December 30, 2025, the Council now supports pushing the start date by a year to December 30, 2026, with an additional six-month extension for micro and small operators. The supplier must guarantee that any products imported into or placed on the EU market after the EUDR takes effect will comply with the regulation and must provide all necessary proof of compliance to the buyer in time for customs or transfer of ownership, or risk termination of the contract.
Despite the postponement, industry leaders stress that companies should begin preparations immediately rather than wait. The clause has already been drafted in Italian and English for suppliers.
A source told ILM that the EU Council’s support for a simplified due-diligence process and the uniform delay is positive news for the leather sector, which has previously raised concerns about readiness and the functionality of the new EUDR information system.
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